Whether they're unusual buildings, simple statues or fancy water features, monuments are built to celebrate significant events and people. Why not learn the intriguing story behind La Obelisca?

Located in Downtown Santo Domingo, this commemorative structure is well worth a look. But you'll find lots more to explore in this area. Centro Olimpico, Columbus Park, and Colon Lighthouse and Museum are within easy reach of La Obelisca.

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Altos de Caño Hondo

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Oct 3 - Oct 8

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Miami (MIA) to Santo Domingo (SDQ)

8.8/10 Excellent! (235 reviews)

A unique, attractive, boutique-like facility with lots of attention paid to detail appearance. Very nice, stylish rooms. Excellent very helpful staff (limited English speaking). Somewhat “strange” partnership with neighboring facility where connecting ponds water features are located (a fair walk, especially the return uphill). Fairly isolated and difficult to get to with very limited activities.

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2025

Bahia Principe Luxury Bouganville - Adults Only - All Inclusive

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Nov 15 - Nov 22

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Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Santo Domingo (SDQ)

8.8/10 Excellent! (2,799 reviews)

This property is lovely, clean and relaxing. The staff is very eager to please. The foam pool party was fun and they had a white beach party with dancing and a fire show. Other than that, however, the entertainment was sparse and dull. If you want to relax in luxury with lovely surroundings, good food and amazing weather, this is your destination.

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2025

Bahia Principe Grand Samana - Adults Only

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Nov 15 - Nov 22

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Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Santo Domingo (SDQ)

8.8/10 Excellent! (583 reviews)

The hotel is nicely located and service staff was fantastic. Loved the pool and the beach. However, the limited food availability and sometimes quality was not great as well as locations for food, having my 82 year old mother coming down every day to olas was a challenge as there was no elevator available to take her down there.

Reviewed on Aug 29, 2025

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Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach

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Santo Domingo: The Authentic Dominican Neighbourhood Tour

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Santo Domingo: Chocolate Tour + Optional Workshops

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